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Be a part of Leadership Morgan Hill

Our Purpose

This leadership program is designed to educate its residents on the most current community leadership and opportune volunteer service. Candidates are selected on the basis of individual ability, a want to develop their local leadership potential, and a passionate interest in bettering this community. The objective of Leadership Morgan Hill is to deliver a calendared curriculum designed to prepare individuals from all areas within our diverse Morgan Hill community to serve as a collaborative leader and operate with the actions to help augment their community.

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Our Selection Process

  • You will be chosen based on the application materials submitted and an open interview with the Leadership Morgan Hill Board of Directors.
  • It is strongly suggested that interested participants demonstrate a motivation of commitment to serving their community.
  • Program members must also demonstrate an operative ability to achieve personal goals, availability to dedicate to the program as well as community service and a personal commitment to the community of Morgan Hill.
  • A maximum of 24 candidates will be selected to participate in the annual Leadership Morgan Hill program. Your participation represents the commitment of your time and open minded readiness to work collaboratively with your fellow participants.

Your Commitment

  • Participants will require the support of their employer to secure approval for the time required to attend the program sessions.
  • If selected, applicants will be expected to attend all sessions and complete program assignments. Assignments outside of class sessions will be required, such as planning sessions for a chosen class project.
  • Applicants shall certify that the information provided on the application is true and complete and agree that falsified information or significant omissions may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. Such conduct may be considered justification for dismissal from the program if discovered after admittance.

2027 Class Schedule

2027 Class Schedule
Date Time Class
Provided upon enrollment 6:00 - 8:30pm Class Orientation / Introduction of Board
Saturday & Sunday, January 9-10 7:30am Saturday to 4:30pm Sunday Opening Retreat (2 days)
Friday, January 22 8:30am - 5:00pm Education Day
Monday, February 1 6:00 - 8:30pm Leadership Development 1
Friday, February 19 8:30am - 5:00pm Local Government Day
Monday, March 1 6:00 - 8:30pm Regional Government
Wednesday & Thursday, March 10–11 Depart MH 6:30am / Leave Sac 5:00pm State Government Trip to Sacramento (2 days)
Monday, April 5 6:00 - 8:30pm Leadership Development 2
Friday, April 16 (or April 23 rain make-up date) 7:00am - 5:00pm Connection Retreat
Monday, May 3 6:00 - 8:30pm Leadership Development 3
Friday, May 21 8:30am - 5:00pm Economic, Agriculture and Environmental Day
Monday, June 7 6:00 - 8:30pm Leadership Development 4
Friday, June 18 8:30am - 5:00pm Local History Day
Friday, July 16 8:30am - 5:00pm Health and Human Services
Monday, August 2 6:00 - 8:30pm Volunteer Fair
Friday, August 27 8:30am - 5:00pm Public Safety
Saturday, September 11 8:30am - 5:00pm Final Retreat
Monday, September 13 5:30 - 8:30pm Graduation at Guglielmo Winery
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Program Fees & Financial Assistance

  • The Standard Program Fee for Leadership Morgan Hill is $1,500.
  • A subsidized Public Service & Community Leadership Fee of $1,300 is available to qualifying applicants who currently work, or have previously worked, in public and community-serving sectors, including government, education, public safety, and select nonprofit organizations.
  • We recognize that cost can be a barrier to participation. Limited scholarships are available for Morgan Hill residents who may need additional financial assistance, with awards of up to $500 toward the Standard Program Fee or $300 toward the Public Service & Community Leadership Fee.
  • Payment is not required until an applicant has been accepted into the program and receives an invoice. Payment plans of up to three installments are also available.
  • Organizations may also sponsor all or part of a participant's program fee.

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